Daniel John Henry

Daniel J. Henry, Jr. is a highly respected criminal defense attorney and former Erie County Assistant District Attorney. With over three decades of legal experience, he focuses on criminal defense and personal injury law, representing clients in both state and federal courts. He has a reputation for thorough, strategic, and tenacious advocacy.

Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo Law School in 1986, following his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton in 1982. He was admitted to practice law in New York in 1987 and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court (WDNY), Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

A certified death penalty attorney, Daniel is part of a select group qualified to handle capital cases. His work spans violent felonies, white-collar crimes, RICO cases, DWI, conspiracy charges, and professional misconduct defense. His depth of experience allows him to handle complex cases, including grand jury investigations and high-profile federal indictments.

Daniel is an active member of the National and New York State Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has served in leadership roles, including Chairperson of the Erie County Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee. He is also a frequent lecturer and published legal author on criminal defense strategy and ethics.

Throughout his career, Daniel J. Henry, Jr. has been honored repeatedly, including annual selections to the Super Lawyers list for Upstate New York since 2008. His dedication extends beyond the courtroom through pro bono work, mentoring, and community service. He brings a rare combination of trial skill, legal scholarship, and client commitment to every case he defends.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Daniel J. Henry, Jr., Esq. PLLC
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, New York State Defenders Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of Erie County
• Member, Aid To Indigent Prisoner’s Society, Inc.

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University at Buffalo Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Dayton
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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